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Mamdani tells New Yorkers what to do if they encounter ICE
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani released a video outlining residents' rights during encounters with immigration agents, saying ICE cannot enter private spaces without a judicial warrant and urging New Yorkers to use a free, confidential legal hotline.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani released a video on Friday laying out what residents should know if they encounter U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. In the video, in which the mayor speaks Spanish with English subtitles, he walks viewers through three points: the right to refuse entry, the right to remain silent and the legal help available to them.
First, Mamdani said, ICE cannot legally enter private spaces without a judicial order. Those spaces include homes, hospitals, churches and the private areas of a workplace. He advised people to look for the words "United States District Court" and a judge's signature on any document, and said they can ask officers to pass the order under the door.
If agents do not have a judicial order, he said, residents can keep the door closed and say: "I do not consent to your entry."
The right to remain silent
Second, residents have the right to remain silent. If ICE stops someone on the street, Mamdani said, they can ask, "Am I free to go?" and walk away calmly if the agent says yes. He urged people to speak with a lawyer before signing any documents or making decisions about their case.
A free legal hotline
Third, "you are not alone," the mayor said. Anyone can call the city's immigration legal help line at 1-800-354-0365, regardless of immigration status. The call is free, confidential and available in the caller's language. Residents can also call 311 and say "immigration legal."
Mamdani said the city, including the police, does not assist in the enforcement of civil immigration law, and that the Constitution gives people the right to protest. Acknowledging that many people are living in fear, he closed by saying: "I will fight every day to protect, support, and celebrate our communities."
Tensions after the Marble Hill shooting
The video comes amid heightened tensions between City Hall and federal immigration authorities. On Oct. 8, an ICE agent opened fire on a car in the Marble Hill neighborhood, striking 28-year-old Oscar Belgal in the neck while a 5-year-old boy was in the vehicle. The shooting sparked protests, and Mamdani called on the Trump administration to end ICE operations in the city. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin accused the mayor of "inciting hostilities."
Last week, Mamdani and more than 100 Democratic officials also urged parking lot and garage owners not to make their property available to ICE as staging areas.
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